Hi guys - pretty sold on the GME TX3540 and looking to add to it the AE4705 antenna. Any thoughts on this? Can get the lot for $595.00 delivered and I know there are some cheaper antennas out there but I want removable and also heavy duty.
Jas
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Hi guys - pretty sold on the GME TX3540 and looking to add to it the AE4705 antenna. Any thoughts on this? Can get the lot for $595.00 delivered and I know there are some cheaper antennas out there but I want removable and also heavy duty.
Jas
No dramas recommending the radio but that is one fairly big antenna cobber. I have one and it works great but is fairly specialised.
Why do you need a removeable antenna?
This package from Prestige is over $100 cheaper. Antenna has the same gain and you can swap the element for a lower gain around town, in the hills etc
http://www.prestigecom.net.au/index....oducts_id=2660
What terrain you using it in as the 6.6 is suited more for open country is it not!!!!
Thanks ET. Not really sure on the antenna but the guy from Prestige recommended that as I wanted to be able to pull it off for parking, when not using, etc? Or do you think I should just leave it on?
Jas
Hi BA - going to use it for convoy, outback stuff and the like. Do you think I should be going for a lower gain antenna?Quote:
Originally Posted by Bloodyaussie
Jas
IMHO the most versatile antenna option with the best performance for most 4X'ers is an elevated feed such as the RFI Explorist pack or the GME versions etc.
You can have a dinky little ruber whip (3dB or so) for around town/hills/convoy etc and in seconds swap it for a tough as nails metal whip or fibreglass colinear of 4.5 to 6.5 dB. No need to take it off at all.
I have 4 antenna mounts on my truck and quite a few antennae which I select depending what I am doing and my 4705 and 4706 are the best performers but the least used. Great Antenna's but big and expensive. The most useful of my antennas is a little ZCG rubber whip on the roof or front bar or a 4.5 Nagoya metal whip.
I only ever consider using my GME's for the billiard table stuff and when travelling alone to get max range
Hey ET - thanks for that - when you say elevated feed - could you explain a little more? I'm not overly familiar with UHF other than had one and used it in the past - but by no means an expert. Are you talking about the spring base? And as such you can change whips keeping the same base?
Jas
Yeah, it's sorta like 3 bitsQuote:
Originally Posted by lorrieandjas
A spring base (not absolutely necessary but I would sure use one on a 4X)
The elevated tube (choke) with the whip attachement point on top
The radiating element or whip if you prefer
The base and tube stay on the vehicle and you just swap 'whips'. Here is my pick of the best bang for your buck in elevated feed jobbies http://www.prestigecom.net.au/index....products_id=56
The AE4018K1 is a GME elevated feed but I like the RFI in the link above better
If you use Prestige you could ask them what price they can do for you if you bundle a 3540 with the Explorist Antenna instead of the GME
Thanks ET - you're a legend. The guy actually did recommend the RFI CD5000 as the first option - but I see the option you have indicated is actually a couple of $ less and comes with two whips. Thanks for the explanation too mate - really appreciated - and understand it a whole lot better now.
Jas
I should also add be a tad wary of spring bases. The 4705/6 base is very heavy duty because it takes such big antennas... great for them but too strong for smaller jobbies and the antenna takes most of the impact.
The lighter springs on the smaller antennas and elevated feeds can be more appropriate especially if you get a birdstrike.
Yeah I have my little stumpy whip and then the long 6.5, I keep the short one on most of the time.
The big 6.6 is best suited to open flat country deserts and stuff and the 3-4.5 is suited to built up area whether it be hills or buildings!!
Thanks BA - think I've been sold on ET's recommendation and yours!
Thanks again guys.
Jas
hey mate I have the tx3540 and the same antenna as ET shows in one of his posts. Great combo can't fault, but on the other hand am fairly new to this.
Thanks mate!Quote:
Originally Posted by 89gqpatrol4x4
Jas
I use 2 antennas the longer for hwy duties its only about 1mt long GME I think, the other is a
smaller version I use when going to the high country only 400mm long I think,
Both work a treat in their area
Thanks threedogs. Sold on the RFI gear!
Jas
Not sure on brand but display on stand in most shops. 6Db for hwy, Didnt go that huge one as wouldn't fit under car port,
Sprayed mine matt black as have a light bar on roof, a good shop should be able to match up what you want, PM n me if you like I'll get you some info tomorrow if you like.
i found a great buy on ebay, i picked up two TX3500 UHF+AE4018K1 ANTENNA for $217 each both brand new
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/181063835...ht_2582wt_1398
Hi lowedogy, are you looking to sell one?
Thats is insanely cheap... well spotted but you must have balls of steel. :jawdrop:Quote:
Originally Posted by Lowedoggy18
No way I would trust an Ebayer with 0 feedback for a deal like that.
I notice that the Ebay listings have been removed... did you get the gear OK?